Injury List Rd9

Written by Schwarzwalder on May 14 2019

ADELAIDE

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Matt Crouch  Hip  Test
 Tom Doedee  Knee  Season
 Richard Douglas  Ankle  Test
 Sam Jacobs  Knee  1-2 weeks
 Wayne Milera  AC joint  1-2 weeks
 Andrew McPherson  Back  Test
 Paul Seedsman  Knee  Test
 Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis

Crouch, Douglas and Seedsman could all be cleared to face Brisbane at the Gabba on Saturday. Crouch sustained a heavy contusion to his hip early in the third quarter of last Saturday night’s Showdown against Port Adelaide. He will be assessed at the club’s main training session on Thursday. Douglas has got through a large volume of training since having surgery for a high ankle sprain eight weeks ago. Seedsman is also expected to be available to play his first game since hyperextending his knee six weeks ago. Douglas and Seedsman would more than likely return through the SANFL, especially considering the Crows have won their past four AFL games. – Lee Gaskin

BRISBANE

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Marcus Adams  Knee  6 weeks
 Zac Bailey  Hamstring  6 weeks
 Brandon Starcevich  Hamstring  1 week
 Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis

Bad news for Bailey with another long setback. The speedy defender missed three weeks with a hamstring injury suffered in round three, played one NEAFL match and then re-injured it in the opening minutes against the Bulldogs. – Michael Whiting 

CARLTON

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Tom De Koning  Knee  2-3 weeks
 Sam Docherty  Knee  Indefinite
 Zac Fisher  Cork  Test
 Liam Jones  Concussion  1 week
 Kym Lebois  Hamstring  Test
 Harrison Macreadie  Achilles  Test
 Nic Newman  Knee  Test
 Jarrod Pickett  Knee  Indefinite
 Lachie Plowman  Fractured cheekbone  1 week
 Kade Simpson  Hamstring  1 week
 Tom Williamson  Back  2 weeks
 Updated: Monday, May 13

Early prognosis

The Blues face a defensive crisis, with Jones, Plowman, Williamson and Simpson unlikely to be available for selection. However, Newman is a chance as he returns from a knee injury. Fisher suffered a cork against Collingwood, but should be able to play. – Riley Beveridge

COLLINGWOOD

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Taylor Adams  Groin  2-3 weeks
 James Aish  Concussion  Test
 Flynn Appleby  Ankle  Test
 Dayne Beams  Hip  Test
 Tyler Brown  Shoulder  2 weeks
 Mason Cox  Ankle  Test
 Lynden Dunn  Knee  Season
 Jamie Elliott  Hamstring  1-2 weeks
 Max Lynch  Concussion  Test
 Chris Mayne  Concussion  Test
 Nathan Murphy  Ankle  2 weeks
 Sam Murray  Provisional ASADA suspension  TBC
 Matt Scharenberg  Knee  5 weeks
 Josh Thomas  Ankle  TBC
 Updated: Tuesday, May 14

 

Early prognosis

Elliott won’t face St Kilda at the MCG on Saturday but Beams, Cox and Aish loom as handy inclusions. The Pies could be forced to make at least one change after the unlucky Mayne was concussed in his return from a fractured back, while Thomas was sore after a late knock against Carlton. ApplebyMurphy and Tyler Brown are nearing returns, but Adams is a little further away. Scharenberg is back training with the main group as he comes back from a third knee reconstruction, but the season seems over for veteran Dunn after a second anterior cruciate ligament rupture in nine months. – Ben Collins

ESSENDON

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Mark Baguley  Managed  Available
 Mitch Brown  Wrist  1-2 weeks
 Joe Daniher  Managed  Available
 Sam Draper  Knee  Season
 Orazio Fantasia  Quad  3-4 weeks
 Martin Gleeson  Cheekbone  1-2 weeks
 Tom Jok  Knee  1 week
 Jayden Laverde  Hamstring  Available
 Shaun McKernan  Hamstring  3-4 weeks
 Kobe Mutch  Hamstring  6-8 weeks
 Trent Mynott  Calf  1-2 weeks
 Devon Smith  Knee  TBC
 James Stewart  Groin  1 week
 Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis

Smith is the big watch as he manages a knee issue that has dogged him throughout this year. He is seeing a specialist this week so the club will make a decision after that on its plans for last year’s best and fairest winner. Daniher and Baguley are available after being rested last week, while Laverde is also ready to play following another hamstring concern. Fantasia will miss about a month with a quad strain.  Callum Twomey

FREMANTLE

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Hayden Ballantyne  Hamstring  3 weeks
 Harley Bennell  Calf  2 weeks
 Stephen Hill  Quad  3-4 weeks
 Shane Kersten  Foot  3 weeks
 Aaron Sandilands  Calf  TBC
 Sam Sturt  Concussion  TBC
 Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis

TBC – Travis King

GEELONG

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Tom Atkina  Hip flexor  Test
 Wylie Buzza  Concussion  Test
 Nakia Cockatoo  Knee  Indefinite
 Jordan Cunico  Ankle  6-10 weeks
 Lachie Henderson  Foot  TBC
 Nathan Kreuger  Concussion  Test
 Sam Menegola  Knee  Test
 Quinton Narkle  Hamstring  3 weeks
 Gary Rohan  Concussion  Test
 Joel Selwood  Soreness  Test
 Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis

Selwood missed round seven with an “upper leg” and last week with a “lower leg.” After barely training last week, the aim will be to get two big sessions into him ahead of the clash with the Dogs. Atkins was able to push through a hip complaint against the Roos, however will need a fitness test this week. Menegola was a late out with a knee injury sustained late in the week and will be touch-and-go this week. Rohan and Buzza will be monitored after concussions in the AFL and VFL matches, while Kreuger missed last week after concussion the week prior. Henderson has suffered another foot injury, with the Cats awaiting the full diagnosis. After a promising patch of form, Narkle strained his hamstring in the VFL.Mitch Cleary

GOLD COAST

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Callum Ah Chee  Quad  1 week
 Brayden Crossley  Hamstring  1 week
 Brayden Fiorini  Knee  Test
 Sam Fletcher  Quad  1 week
 Pearce Hanley  Quad  TBC
 Sean Lemmens  Ankle  8 weeks
 Izak Rankine  Hamstring  3-5 weeks
 Brad Scheer  Hand  4-6 weeks
 Rory Thompson  Knee  Season
 Harrison Wigg  Knee  Season
 Aaron Young  Knee  4 weeks
 Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis

Not good news for Lemmens, who is expected to spend another lengthy stint on the sidelines. He missed eight weeks after injuring the same ankle in the JLT Series. Hanley picked up a niggle late in Saturday night’s loss and will be tested through the week, while Fiorini is expected to be available. – Michael Whiting

GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Aidan Corr  Ankle  1 week
 Shane Mumford  Knee  Test
 Jonathon Patton  Knee  TBC
 Tommy Sheridan  Calf  3 weeks
 Callan Ward  Knee  Season
 Lachie Whitfield  quad/hip flexor  Test
 Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis

Whitfield and Mumford should be available to take on Carlton on Sunday in a big boost for the Giants. Brett Deledio is ready to play so coach Leon Cameron has to decide if he needs a run in the NEAFL before being recalled to senior level after missing the past six weeks with his calf injury. Key defender Corr should be fit to take on Melbourne at the MCG next week. – Adam Curley

HAWTHORN

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Grant Birchall  Calf/knee  Indefinite
 Tom Mitchell  Broken leg  Indefinite
 Tim Mohr  Dislocated knee/ACL  Season
 Jack Scrimshaw  Migraine  Test
 Isaac Smith  Foot  Test
 Chad Wingard  Hamstring  Test
 Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis

The Hawks say Scrimshaw‘s migraine caused him to have some blurred vision and he subsequently sat out most of the second half of Sunday’s win over the Giants. Smith aims to return to the field on Sunday after being a late withdrawal, while Wingard will increase his training load in the hope of also playing. Mitchell has undergone surgery to remove the metal plates and screws from his broken leg, so he will have some light weeks ahead before building up his running again. – Marc McGowan

MELBOURNE

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Mitch Hannan  Knee  1 week
 Michael Hibberd  Collarbone  2 weeks
 Neville Jetta  Knee  8-10 weeks
 Jay Kennedy Harris  Leg  1 week
 Kade Kolodjashnij  Concussion  TBC
 Jake Lever  Knee  Test
 Steven May  Groin  2-3 weeks
 Corey Maynard  Hip  Test
 Jake Melksham  Foot  4-5 weeks
 Aaron Nietschke  Knee  Season
 Joel Smith  Groin  4-6 weeks
 Aaron vandenBerg  Ankle  TBC
 Sam Weideman  Hip  Test
 Guy Walker  Shoulder  Indefinite
 Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis

Lewis (ankle) will have to do more training later in the week to prove his fitness for the game against the Eagles. However, he is in doubt to get up off a six-day break. Hibberd has had surgery on his collarbone and could return in a fortnight, while Melksham’s absence is a big loss for the Dees. Lever will play his first game back in the VFL this weekend. – Ben Guthrie

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Majak Daw  Pelvis/hips  Indefinite  Ben Jacobs  Head/neck  Indefinite  Luke McDonald  Knee  Test  Ben McKay  Quad  Test  Tom McKenzie   Back  TBC  Tom Murphy  Ankle  Test  Bailey Scott  Concussion  Test  Scott Thompson  Adductor  Test  Dom Tyson  Calf  4-5 weeks  Ed Vickers-Willis  Knee  Season  Will Walker  PCL  Indefinite  Tom Wilkinson  Ankle  7-9 weeks  Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis

Tyson‘s tough start to his career at Arden St continues, with confirmation he will miss at least another month. He was first held out with calf tightness but suffered a recurrence in the VFL a fortnight ago. McDonald and Thompson will both have to pass fitness tests to return to the senior side, while Marley Williams was managed last week and should be right to go. Defenders McKay and Murphy will also hope to be available for VFL selection this weekend.Marc McGowan

PORT ADELAIDE

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Ryan Burton  Hamstring  3-4 weeks
 Charlie Dixon  Leg  3-4 weeks
 Brad Ebert  Concussion  Indefinite
 Robbie Gray  Hand  Test
 Hamish Hartlett  Hamstring  2 weeks
 Tom Jonas  Calf  1 week
 Jake Patmore  Knee  Season
 Jack Watts  Leg  Indefinite
 Ollie Wines  Leg  5-6 weeks
 Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis

Initially slated to miss four weeks with a broken hand, Gray is a chance to return after just two and face Gold Coast at Adelaide Oval on Sunday. It would be a much-needed boost to a growing injury list at Alberton. Burton is out for up to a month with a hamstring strain, Jonas will miss a fourth straight game with a calf injury and Ebert will have more tests to determine if he’s right to return from concussion. But there are two bits of good news – the Power finally have a firm timeline on Dixon’s return from a badly broken leg and dislocated ankle, and ruckman Sam Hayes will play in the SANFL this weekend in his first game in almost 12 months after a torn ACL. The Power are aiming for Dixon to make his comeback after the mid-season bye. – Lee Gaskin

RICHMOND

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Trent Cotchin  Hamstring  2-3 weeks
 Luke English  Tonsillitis  Test
 Jack Graham  Hamstring  1 week
 Shaun Grigg  Knee/hip  Retired
 Callum Moore  Ankle  8-10 weeks
 Toby Nankervis  Adductor  6-8 weeks
 Alex Rance  Knee  Season
 Jack Riewoldt  PCL  5-7 weeks
 Daniel Rioli  Ribs/quad  Test
 Jack Ross  Ankle  6-8 weeks
 Jayden Short  Elbow  5-6 weeks
 Nick Vlastuin  Ankle  Test
 Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis

Despite David Astbury and Oleg Markov now being fully fit, Richmond’s injury list stays at 12, with Nankervis and Ross added after suffering serious injuries against Fremantle. Nankervis has torn a muscle and some tendon off the bone, while Ross needs surgery for a syndesmosis injury. Vlastuin and Rioli are likely to play this week while Grigg has officially hung up the boots after persistent knee and hip injuries. Short has only just come out of his elbow brace after dislocating it, while Riewoldt is expected to start jogging possibly at the end of next week. The club is aiming for a round 11 return for skipper Cotchin.Sarah Black

ST KILDA

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Logan Austin  Shoulder  Indefinite
 Jack Bytel  Back  Season
 Jake Carlisle  Back  5-6 weeks
 Jarryn Geary  Quad  3-4 weeks
 Dan Hannebery  Hamstring/calves  3-4 weeks
 Doulton Langlands  Concussion  Test
 Jack Lonie  Knee  6-8 weeks
 Paddy McCartin  Concussion  Indefinite
 Lewis Pierce  Concussion  Test
 Dylan Roberton  Heart  Season
 Jack Steven  Mental health  Indefinite
 Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis

A first appearance for Hannebery since he was traded to the Saints at the end of last season is in sight. The skipper, Geary, is on a similar timeline after a gruesome surgery that saw his right thigh sliced open. Important defender Carlisle could be back after the bye. – Dinny Navaratnam

SYDNEY

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Harry Cunningham  Adductor  6-8 weeks
 Lance Franklin  Hamstring  Test
 Heath Grundy  Back  3-4 weeks
 Jack Maibaum  Knee  Season
 Jarrad McVeigh  Quad  3-4 weeks
 Sam Naismith  Knee  TBC
 Nick Smith  Hamstring  TBC
 Durak Tucker  Knee  Indefinite
 Updated: Tuesday, May 14

 Early prognosis

Franklin might be another week away with his hamstring strain after missing the past three games, but he could come in to face North Melbourne on Saturday night if he gets through training this week. – Adam Curley

WEST COAST

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Tom Barrass  Foot  7-9 weeks
 Patrick Bines  Hernia  TBC
 Hamish Brayshaw  Toe  3 weeks
 Jarrod Cameron  Wrist  Test
 Tom Hickey  Hamstring  Test
 Nic Naitanui  Knee  Indefinite
 Willie Rioli  Foot  Test
 Francis Watson  Shoulder  2 weeks
 Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis

The Eagles should be bolstered by Rioli and Hickey’s returns, with the duo only needing to get through training on Tuesday night to be available to play. There is a watch on Will Schofield after a heavy bump against St Kilda, with the experienced defender absent from training on Monday. Cameron should be available to return in the WAFL on Thursday night. – Travis King

WESTERN BULLDOGS

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Ben Cavarra  Hamstring  3-5 weeks
 Taylor Duryea  Hip  4-6 weeks
 Tim English  Soreness  Test
 Fergus Greene  Ankle  2-3 weeks
 Lin Jong  Appendix  Test
 Dale Morris  Knee  4-6 weeks
 Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis

English was a late withdrawal against Brisbane at Mars Stadium on Saturday and replaced by Fletcher Roberts. The ruckman has been managing several knocks from the round seven demolition of Richmond and still has work to do at training to prove his fitness. Jong nearly featured at VFL level on Sunday and should be raring to go this Saturday at Whitten Oval. Paul Bastin

*Placed on the club’s long-term injury list

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4 thoughts on “Injury List Rd9”

  1. North’s list always lacks the structure of the other lists. Seems a fitting metaphor for our season.

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  2. Port’s list makes me so sad. It’s like the footy gods went out and specifically picked off our most important players.

    Only key forward? yeah he’s out.
    Two captains? Why bother, they’re both out.
    Vice Captain? Forget you ever had one.
    Biggest star of the club? Nah you don’t need that.
    Previous vice-captain and club leader? Gone.
    Feel good story of round 1 and potentially year? lol nope.

    And to think Richmond are even worse off!

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